2._____ Although God knoweth whatsoever may or can come to pass, upon
all supposed conditions, yet hath he not decreed anything, because he
foresaw it as future, or as that which would come to pass upon such
conditions.
(
Acts 15:18;
Romans 9:11, 13, 16, 18
)

4.______These angels and men thus predestinated and foreordained, are
particularly and unchangeably designed, and their number so certain and
definite, that it cannot be either increased or diminished.
(
2 Timothy 2:19;
John 13:18
)

7._____ The doctrine of the high mystery of predestination is to be
handled with special prudence and care, that men attending the will
of God revealed in his Word, and yielding obedience thereunto, may,
from the certainty of their effectual vocation, be assured of their
eternal election; so shall this doctrine afford matter of praise,
reverence, and admiration of God, and of humility, diligence, and
abundant consolation to all that sincerely obey the gospel.
(
1 Thessalonians 1:4, 5;
2 Peter 1:10;
Ephesians 1:6;
Romans 11:33;
Romans 11:5, 6, 20;
Luke 10:20
)